County Connection - MAY/JUNE 2021 by OCGov

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CONNECTION A digital magazine for and about County of Orange employees MAY / JUNE 2021

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Frankly Speaking

Employee Profile Rodrigo Sigala - Health Care Agency

OC Healthy Steps Feature

New Time & Attendance System To Be Introduced Feature

Skype for Business to be replaced by Microsoft Teams effective July 15th, 2021 Feature

Around the County News and happenings from the County of Orange departments and agencies

OC History Black Star Canyon

Cybersecurity Corner Preventing Attack, Email Spoofing and Robocalls

Safety Spotlight Parking Lot Safety

Career Pages

Service Awards May 2021 and June 2021

COVER PHOTO: Front rendering of the new County Administration North building.

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a message from CEO Frank Kim

FRANK KIM

May and June have usually signaled the beginning of the summer travel season. This year, although it looks a little different, travel is opening back up and many people are planning trips to meet up with family and friends that they haven’t seen since the beginning of the pandemic. I myself am looking forward to a summer full of outdoor activities, exploring new places and favorite spaces and experiencing the best that Orange County has to offer. This summer, departments are getting back to business as usual at the County and there are a number of upcoming changes for employees. With technology constantly modernizing, OCIT works hard at keeping the applications that we use to communicate with each other current and supported. Turn to Page 10 to read about the upcoming transition from Skype to Microsoft Teams. Speaking of systems, read about the AuditorController announcement to begin preparing employees for a new time attendance system on Page 8. Meet Rodrigo Sigala, a Service Chief with the Health Care Agency on Page 4. As part of a team that works with individuals beginning outpatient treatment after hospitalization, his work focuses on helping people find their way to recovery in a healthy, safe environment. He facilitated the implementation of new telehealth processes during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year and supported his team and patients with dedication and resilience. HRS wants to make sure that we don’t forget about the OC Healthy Steps program which officially kicked off on Monday, May 17, 2021. Check out Page 6 to read up on the opportunity for eligible employees to participate in to earn the 2022 OCHS Wellness Credit. All the details and information about the program are highlighted in this edition. I am always happy to share news from Around the County on programs and services that departments are hard at work on. In May, Social Services Agency (SSA) hosted a community vaccine clinic in partnership with CalOptima; read about the event and the new mobile response vehicles they deployed to support it on Page 18. John Wayne Airport (JWA) highlights a new destination and airline partner, the debut of a new art exhibit and a partnership with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian to host a location on-site providing COVID-19 vaccinations to travelers starting on Page 14. We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it is because of your commitment and hard work over the past year and a half. Thank you for everything that you do. I wish you all happy and safe travels and experiences this summer!

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

RODRIGO SIGALA JOB TITLE: Service Chief I YEARS WITH THE COUNTY: 15

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DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency BEST PART OF YOUR JOB: Seeing patients take their first step towards recovery.

As a Service Chief I with the OC Health Care Agency, Rodrigo Sigala gets to meet a lot of people. And in his line of work, those people are usually just coming out of a severe crisis. “We’re the first place they go to start their outpatient treatment when they’re released from the hospital,” he said. “They’re a very vulnerable population and sometimes have trouble just managing their basic needs. We evaluate them and get their basic needs met and get them involved in the right kind of care.” It’s work that means a lot to him. When patients are released from hospital care and are not followed up with, it can lead to further crisis. “What the County is doing matters. It makes a real impact in the lives of people in need right here in our community.” The COVID-19 pandemic complicated his work, as many of the patients he and his staff deal with came from some of the most vulnerable populations. “In the beginning we were very concerned with the spread of COVID-19 and allowed staff to telecommute. We did mental health assessments remotely using phone or WebX.” This allowed his staff to work safely from home, but it brought other challenges.

“We identified this problem pretty early. There are visual cues that you miss when you can only see a person’s head and shoulders.” They also realized there were barriers preventing some patients from fully embracing the new telehealth wave. “Some patients just didn’t have a computer or an internet connection, so this wasn’t an option for them.” They resumed providing services to patients face-to-face in late July. “I’m so inspired by my staff. Their bravery and dedication to serving those in need in their community is incredible.” His favorite part of the job is seeing patients take those first steps toward recovery. “It always impresses me how resilient our patients are, given they’ve just been released from the hospital, and some have even attempted suicide. But they’re so eager to get better and start their recovery. It’s amazing. I love what I do and what we’re able to do to help our community." Rodrigo was born and raised in Los Angeles. He earned his bachelor’s degree from U.C. Berkeley and joined the Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity while studying there. They did a lot of community outreach in Northern California, and he credits the fraternity with helping to focus his commitment to serving his community. He remains involved today, serving on the fraternity’s board, and helping mentor young students and participating in events when possible. He went on to earn his master’s degree in Social Work from CSU Long Beach. After graduation, he met and married a woman from O.C., and they moved to the county in 2006. They started a family and now have two children: a nine-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. He loves to take the family to the outdoors, doing things like hiking, camping, and playing soccer. “I coach my daughter’s soccer team with the local AYSO and I run around and assist with my son’s team. With things being closed due to the pandemic, we’ve been able to get out to parks to hike and play soccer and just spend more time outside together.” “The pandemic has brought out a lot in people. I’ve been impressed with the County’s response. I love that I see colleagues at the vaccination PODs doing their part. I love that our County seal has become a symbol of hope. When people Rodrigo and his son and daughter at a recent Los Angeles Angels baseball game. see it, they know it signals help.”

LEFT: Rodrigo and his dog, “Scrappy,” attend NAMIWalks Orange County at Anaheim Stadium. They both walk every year in the event supporting people suffering from mental illness and their families. M a y / J u n e 2 021

OC HEALTHY STEPS 2021

The OC Healthy Steps (OCHS) program officially kicked off on Monday, May 17, 2021 and ends Friday, August 20, 2021. Employees have the opportunity to participate to earn the 2022 OCHS Wellness Credit (five percent off your 2022 insurance premium), except for: • Employees who have waived County health coverage or are in the Sharewell PPO plan are exempt from receiving the credit because they do not have a health premium. • Employees hired on or after May 1, 2021 and employees on a leave of absence as of May 1, 2021 will receive the Wellness Credit automatically until the next OCHS Period. • The dependent married to an employee that is enrolled in the Employee Married to Employee program. Only the subscriber needs to participate if they wish to receive the Wellness Credit. • AOCDS employees who are not currently enrolled in the County’s medical are not eligible for the OCHS program. The following activities must be completed before August 20, 2021 to earn the 2022 OCHS Wellness Credit: STEP 1. Complete the online Health Risk Assessment (HRA) STEP 2. Complete the online Non-Smoking Attestation (NSA) even if you are not a smoker or are trying to quit). This is only found under the Wellness Credit tab; it is not the questions in the HRA section. Confirm you completed both the HRA and NSA by viewing the Wellness Credit tab on the StayWell portal. If both activities are listed under “completed” with a green checkmark you are done. *NOTE - The County has waived the biometric screening step requirement again for this year, to allow health care resources to remain focused on fighting the COVID-19 crisis. ACCESSING THE PORTAL: Each step can be completed from your home or work computer by visiting www.ochsstaywell.com, or by using the My StayWell App on a mobile device. *NOTE - The NSA is not available on all mobile web browsers. SCAN YOUR MOBILE DEVICE’S CAMERA AT THE QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP! You can also visit My OC Benefits™ to access the OCHS Wellness Portal through the convenient single sign on ability. Visit My OC Benefits™ (from Chrome browser) and click on “Other Benefits.” If you need assistance logging in and completing your steps, watch this 3-minute demo video.

UPCOMING LUNCH AND LEARNS: Join StayWell’s dedicated County of Orange Onsite Wellness Program Coordinator, Chelsae Miles as she provides an overview of the OCHS requirements. DATE TIME Tuesday, June 29 12:00-12:45 Thursday, July 22 12:00-12:45 Wed, August 4 12:00-12:45

LINK https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1479834469 https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485739522 https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1459664972

Refer to the monthly lunchtime webinar emails from HR/Employee Benefits for login information. Additional resources: Visit the County of Orange Wellness Center website or click here to access additional information and resources, including step-by-step instructions and a FAQ document about the OCHS Wellness Program. For questions, reach out to StayWell as early as possible at 800-492-9812 and before the August 20, 2021 deadline! 6

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NEW TIME & ATTENDANCE SYSTEM TO BE INTRODUCED On April 28, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved the project to replace our current timekeeping system, better known as VTI. The Auditor-Controller’s central Payroll and Information Technology teams have been working with the vendor, WorkForce, providing the business requirements and configuring the new Time & Attendance System in order to provide each department with modern, robust software. Currently, the Auditor-Controller’s Office and WorkForce are working towards an enhanced electronic timekeeping system which will allow the County of Orange to streamline operations and enhance internal controls across departments while providing a comprehensive improved timekeeping experience. The new Time & Attendance System will provide all employees, including supervisors, a user-friendly system that will have the ability to monitor work schedules, process time off requests against current leave balances, see leave usage and connect these areas into one network. The system will improve payroll processing efficiency and offers several enhanced features, such as the automation of overtime, night shift, holiday coding, call back premium and case call premium. It also provides exception messages to assist employees in completing timecards accurately, allows the ability of amending prior pay period timesheets and offers easy access from mobile devices allowing employees and supervisors access to timecards and time off requests while out of the office. Stay tuned for details on training opportunities later this summer and go live dates anticipated in Fall 2021.

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PASSPORT SERVICES Hugh Nguyen

OC Clerk-Recorder

Services are available by appointment only. For more information, please call (714) 834-2500 or visit:

OCRecorder.com Old Orange County Courthouse 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Rm 202 Santa Ana, CA 92701 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wells Fargo Building 222 S. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 110 Anaheim, CA 92805 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM M a y / J u n e 2 021

SKYPE FOR BUSINESS TO BE REPLACED BY MICROSOFT TEAMS EFFECTIVE JULY 15TH, 2021 From instant messaging to meetings to audio calling, OC Information Technology (OCIT) understands how much you rely on technologies like Skype for Business to get your job done. Technology changes, though, and we have to change with it. Microsoft will be decommissioning Skype for Business in July 2021. Users will need to transition to Microsoft Teams. The County will complete the transition to Teams as its primary collaboration tool effective July 15, 2021. Microsoft Teams provides one solution for your communication and collaboration needs. Teams leverages much of what you know and love about Skype for Business and expands what’s possible, integrating chat (IM), online meetings, calling, file management, and a project workspace all into one interface. We understand that change takes time and want to ensure you have what you need to be successful while minimizing disruption to your daily routine. While our official transition to Teams is set for July 15, 2021, your journey can start today.

GET STARTED WITH MICROSOFT TEAMS! For some County departments, Teams has already been present in your environment as a part of your business processes. For others, Teams may be brand new. OCIT is committed to providing support – via communications and training – to ensure you will experience minimal impact. To get ready for the transition to Teams, you can: • • • • • •

Attend one or more of the free Teams training classes being offered to the County by Microsoft. View one or more of the recorded Microsoft Teams training classes. Check out CoreLearning, the County's online Office 365 training resource. Use Teams for all chat and meeting functions. Schedule all new remote meetings in Teams. Cancel any existing recurring meetings in Skype for Business and reschedule them in Teams.

Let OCIT know about your Teams readiness by completing the OCIT Microsoft Teams Survey. The entire survey should take you less than a minute to complete. If you have any questions or concerns about Microsoft Teams, please reach out to the Central IT Service Desk at (714) 4-IT-HELP or (844) 834-2449.

Family Fur-st DRIVE THRU

Pet Food Pantry

AT OC ANIMAL CARE 1630 VICTORY RD. | TUSTIN | CA | 92782

All pet owners in need welcome!

*Dog, Cat & Rabbit food while supplies last. Held the second Saturday of every month.

Located in OC Animal Care’s public parking lot off Red Hill Ave. and Victory Rd.

Saturday, July 10th

From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Want to help? Donate pet food using the Animal Assistance League of Orange County’s Amazon Wishlist! (Use this QR code or visit their website at www.aaloc.org/donate)

For more information visit www.ocpetinfo.com or call (714) 935-6848 Brought to you by these community partners:

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AROUND THE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Health Care Agency - Addressing Health Equity with Mobile Clinics - Seeing a Dentist is Safe During COVID-19

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John Wayne Airport - COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available at John Wayne Airport - John Wayne Airport Celebrates New Destination and Airline Partner - Access Secure Areas at John Wayne Airport with an OC AirPASS - Hot Glass/OC Art Exhibit Debuts at John Wayne Airport - John Wayne Airport Earns National Achievement Award for Welcome Back Campaign

OC Public Works - Orange County Public Works Again Earns Highly Revered Accreditation from National Association

OC Waste & Recycling - There's More Than Trash at OCWR's Landfills

Social Services Agency - Mini MRVs Join SSA Fleet - County, CalOptima Team up to Focus on the Safety and Well-Being of Orange County Residents

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

Addressing Health Equity with Mobile Clinics

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has utilized mobile point of dispensing (POD) clinics since COVID-19 vaccines became available. The mobile POD clinics allow the HCA to reach vulnerable or specific populations with vaccines said Dr. Clayton Chau, HCA Director and County Health Officer. “Just like we did with testing, we use the mobile clinics to make vaccines more accessible,” said Dr. Chau. “Mobile POD clinics are one of the creative ways we partner with the community to meet the needs of those who for whatever reason, have difficulty obtaining a vaccine.” The mobile clinics have been used for a variety of groups. For example: In March, mobile POD clinics were set up in partnership with five major Black churches. More than 500 people received vaccinations. In early April, the HCA held a mobile POD clinic for the transgender community at the 17th Street Public Health Services Clinic. Approximately 250 people made appointments for vaccines at the clinic. Elderly residents from hard hit communities were also recently served via a mobile clinic organized in partnership with the Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center.

Dr. Clayton Chau, (seated in blue shirt), administering vaccines at Second Baptist Church, March 20, 2021.

“The mobile vaccination clinics are indispensable towards health equity and show the commitment by the County of Orange to ensure the overall health of our community,” said Hieu Nguyen, Director of Population Health and Equity. “In addition by tailoring mobile PODs to specific communities, they also help overcome any barriers or concerns Orange County’s diverse populations might have when it comes to getting a vaccine.”

Seeing a Dentist is Safe During COVID-19 The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Local Oral Health Program (LOHP) responded to a request by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Oral Health to promote the need for oral health awareness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDPH many people have not been able to see their dentist during the pandemic because dental offices have closed or have limited access. In response to the CDPH request the LOHP, in partnership with community health centers, has created a video to highlight safety measures implemented in dental offices and to encourage Orange County (OC) residents to visit their dentist. “We wanted to reach out to the community to make people aware that it is important and safe to visit the dentist for their regular exams and necessary treatments,” said Jerome Samonte, Dental Hygienist, LOHP. “This video highlights some of the investments and steps that have been taken to keep patients, staff and the community safe.” “It is important to remember that oral care is part of our overall health care,” said Sam Monroy, Program Supervisor, LOPH. “Delaying treatment can lead to more pain, treatment needs, and higher out-of-pocket expenses.” “This video will help move the needle and help reach our goals and overarching objectives for 2025 and

Patient screenings are performed prior to dental visits.

Healthy People 2030,” said Tamarra Jones, DrPH, Division Manager, Health Promotion and Community Planning Division. “Our LOHP partnered with the Orange County Coalition of Community Clinics and a few Federally Qualified Health Centers (UC Irvine Health, St. Joseph Health, AltaMed, KCS Health Center, Vista Community Health Center, Share Our Selves, Camino Health Center, and Southland Health Center) to create this video.” The video has been submitted to local media and is posted on www.smilehabitsoc.org where you can find more resources for accessing oral health and oral health education information. M a y / J u n e 2 021

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available at John Wayne Airport

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s newly opened Fly Well Clinic at John Wayne Airport, located inside the Terminal (post-security near Gate 10), now provides on-site COVID-19 vaccinations to travelers in addition to urgent health care services. The vaccine is free to individuals age 16+, with no appointment needed. The innovative clinic also offers travelers and airport employees on-site health care services by licensed professionals who can treat minor illnesses and injuries, schedule telehealth consultations, vital screenings, provide prescriptions and more. The Hoag COVID-19 Rapid Testing Clinic at JWA is available to guests and is located pre-security in Terminal B on the Departure Level near security screening. Tests are $139, with results available within 15-30 minutes. For more information, visit www.ocair.com/travelers/ services/hoag-health-services/ or call Hoag Health Services at 949-557-0667.

Entrance to the new Fly Well Clinic at John Wayne Airport.

John Wayne Airport Celebrates New Destination and Airline Partner

Second District Supervisor Katrina Foley, Airport Director Barry Rondinella, and United Airlines staff and pilots celebrate the inaugural flight to Honolulu on May 6 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

May 6, 2021, marked a momentous day for John Wayne Airport with the launch of United Airlines’ daily nonstop flights to Honolulu, welcoming back service to the Hawaiian Islands from Orange County after more than nine years, and the introduction of a new airline partner, Sun Country Airlines, with service to Minneapolis, MN. Guests, airline and airport employees and representatives from the Orange County Board of Supervisors participated in an inaugural celebration to commemorate the occasion. With more than 30 nonstop destinations in the U.S. and Mexico, JWA is pleased to welcome the addition of Hawaii to the list and provide a superior level of convenience and even more travel options to guests. For more information, visit www.ocair.com. 14

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Sun Country Airlines launched nonstop daily service to Minneapolis, MN bringing even more travel options to John Wayne Airport guests.

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

Access Secure Areas at John Wayne Airport with an OC AirPASS

Non-ticketed guests can access the secure areas of the John Wayne Airport Terminal with an OC AirPASS (postsecurity access pass) to shop, dine, watch planes, listen to live music, view artwork, and greet friends and relatives when they arrive at the gate or accompany them before their flight. The OC AirPASS is free and available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Information Booths located in Baggage Claim (lower level) in Terminals A, B, or C. Guests are verified through an online security system and must comply with the same TSA screening and inspection procedures as

ticketed passengers. For more information, visit www.ocair.com/ocairpass or contact Customer Relations at 949-252-5200.

Hot Glass/OC Art Exhibit Debuts at John Wayne Airport

Art hangs in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery in Terminal C at John Wayne Airport.

An exhibition featuring the creative talents of professional Orange County artists specializing in the use of hot glass makes a luminous debut at John Wayne Airport in a new exhibit titled "Hot Glass/OC" through October 2021. Guests who visit the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery in the Terminal can view multiple examples of colorful and innovative glass-related artwork from 17 different artists. To learn more about the exhibit and JWA’s Arts Programs, visit www.ocair.com/travelers/dine-shoprelax/relax/arts-program/.

John Wayne Airport Earns National Achievement Award for Welcome Back Campaign John Wayne Airport received a 2021 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its “Welcome Back” campaign. The Airport received the Civic Education and Public Information category award, which recognizes programs that enrich the public’s understanding of county government and elevate awareness of county services. JWA created the Welcome Back campaign to restore confidence, assuring the public that the Airport is implementing all necessary health and safety precautions, and that the Airport looks forward to welcoming them back when they are ready or need to fly. The ongoing campaign includes media releases, colorful roadway banners and Terminal signage, lighthearted social media messaging, newsletter and blog posts, website alerts, videos, livestream musical performances, and guest experience and promotional outreach conducted throughout the Airport. The NaCo awards are a national program designed to recognize innovation in county government. Awards are given in 18 different categories reflecting the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. This year, NACo received 844 entries from counties and state associations in 28 states. M a y / J u n e 2 021

OC PUBLIC WORKS

Orange County Public Works Again Earns Highly Revered Accreditation from National Association

OC Public Works was recently awarded reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), which recognizes public works agencies that go beyond the requirements of the management practices established nationally in the public works industry. The purpose of the accreditation program is to provide a means of formally verifying and recognizing public works agencies for compliance with the recommended practices set forth in the Public Works Management Practices Manual. OCPW’s reaccreditation indicates the department continues to successfully enact concepts of improvement and in-depth self-assessment of department policies, procedures and practices. The achievement marks OCPW as one of only five counties in California to have received APWA accreditation, joining others such as Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Luis Obispo County and Contra Costa County. OCPW’s Engineering service area was first accredited in 2012 and the overall department earned APWA accreditation in May 2016. “This re-accreditation is really a testament to the everyday efforts of OCPW’s men and women,” said James Treadaway, Director of OCPW, Professional Engineer (P.E.). “Our department delivers a wide range of major projects and innovative services for Orange County communities, all while meeting the high industry standards set by the APWA. It would not be possible without the expertise, hard work and innovation demonstrated by our teams.” As part of the accreditation review, a team of third-party public works professionals through APWA completed a thorough evaluation of OCPW operations in early 2021. The evaluation of OCPW 16

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operations included an extensive assessment to ensure high standards are met through the department’s policies and procedures, including such areas as safety, strategic planning, finance, communications, facilities management, human resources and other operational areas. OCPW’s mission is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services. The department has 10 service areas, including Administrative Services, Development Services, Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Maintenance & Central Utility Facility, Fleet Services, Construction, Environmental Resources, Infrastructure Programs, Operations & Maintenance and Survey. When first accredited by the APWA in 2016, OCPW became only the 80 th accredited agency in all of North America. Other accredited California agencies include Contra Costa County, City/County of San Francisco Berkeley, Alameda County, San Luis Obispo County, Oakland, Ventura, Palmdale, Thousand Oaks and Encinitas.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING

There's More Than Trash at OCWR's Landfills

In Orange County there is wildlife is all around us, even at our landfills. At the Prima Deshecha Landfill, badgers have been sighted every now and then walking along an access road towards a habitat mitigation site. Wanting to capture activity of this particular and uncommon animal, OCW&R placed a trail camera along this access road. Unfortunately, it did not capture any photos of badgers this time, but it was certainly interesting to see what other animals frequent the area or pass through. However, the camera captured photos of a mountain lion, bobcats, deer and plenty of coyotes. Senior Environmental Resources Specialist, Aimee Halligan, helps protects biological resources and ensuring agency compliance with federal and state laws for OC Waste & Recycling. She set up the wildlife cameras to help document the types of animals that are present on property. This method is typically a supplement to other types of surveys as the cameras are opportunistic (only showing those animals that happen to pass by). The cameras can be particularly

useful in capturing activity of infrequently seen wildlife (e.g. badgers or mountain lions) without disturbing them. Time stamps can also help identify the time of day when an animal is out and about or active in the area. The cameras do not disturb wildlife as they do not flash or make sound and are triggered by motion. It is best to strategically place them in locations where you think you might catch wildlife. “It’s a good reminder that these animals are out there even if we don’t see them, and that open spaces and restored areas at our landfills can provide good habitat and movement corridors for wildlife,” Halligan said. “Understanding the types of wildlife that live in and around the landfill helps us to better protect them.” You never know when you might see wild animals in person. To put that into perspective, a couple deer were spotted checking out the morning safety meeting.

Wild deer roam around thePrima Deshecha landfill in San Juan Capistrano. Photo by Andy Alimohammadi - Staff Specialist, OC Waste & Recycling

OCWR employees watch another deer roaming around the landfill.

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SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Mini MRVs Join SSA Fleet

The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) recently unveiled two new, smaller Mobile Response Vehicles, called mini-MRVs, to join its larger fleet partner, known by SSA staff as the “Big MRV.” The addition of the mini-MRVs ensures SSA mobile public assistance services and emergency support in hard to reach areas in Orange County. The MRVs are used to quickly respond and mobilize services to support families and individuals who are in need of critical safety net benefits, in their neighborhoods — deploying to areas in underserved communities to provide program information and application support for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs and General Relief (GR) benefits. The MRV has also been deployed to remote locations for Countywide homeless outreach efforts and provides a community presence at designated staging locations in response to emergencies. These offices on wheels can drive just about anywhere and are equipped with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card printers and satellite communications equipment to connect to SSA’s network. The MRVs also come with canopies that shade clients while they receive help from SSA eligibility staff.

Two transit cargo vans serve as the County of Orange Social Service Agency’s new mini Mobile Response Vehicles (MRVs). Both can reach clients in areas where the larger MRV can’t fit.

The mini-MRVs feature a design that is more modern, with eye-catching graphical wraps and magnet signage bearing each Orange County Board of Supervisor district office for special events. The mini MRVs made their debut at a May 15 OC Health Care Agency and CalOptima Vaccine Clinic and Resource Fair and were scheduled to support all six of CalOptima’s events in May and June, as well as future events for those who need public assistance services.

C o un t y , Ca l O p t i ma T ea m u p to Focus on the Safety and Well-B ein g o f O ra n ge County R es idents County of Orange departments such as Social Services Agency (SSA) and OC Health Care Agency (HCA) have partnered with CalOptima to host multiple regional vaccination and resource events to protect the safety and well-being of CalOptima members and members of the general public. Since May 2021, CalOptima and HCA have partnered to vaccinate up to 1,200 residents at each of four events, with another two scheduled this month and into July. The events also feature resource fair booths with health screenings and information about critical safety net services. Community-based organizations (CBOs) such as OC Food Bank, 2-1-1, Clementine and Tom Tom have provided information at the resource fair alongside SSA. HCA Director and Public Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau explained HCA began partnering with CalOptima, which administers the healthcare coverage plan for low-income Orange County residents, on mobile clinics when seniors first became eligible for the vaccines. “We approached CalOptima and offered to set aside vaccines for their providers to vaccinate 18

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State Sen. Tom Umberg (center) gives recognition to County of Orange Social Services Agency Director Debra Baetz (right) and Chief Deputy Director An Tran (left) at the May 22 CalOptima vaccination and resource fair.

their seniors, who we knew to be at highest risk for COVID-19 infection,” he said. “We allocated vaccines to Mercy Pharmacy to help vaccinate CalOptima’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) members. Then when everyone became eligible,

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

From left, Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, Third District, Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Supervisor, Social Services Agency Director Debra Baetz, OC Health Care Agency Director and Public Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau, County Executive Officer Frank Kim, CalOptima Chief Executive Officer Richard Sanchez and Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor, attend the May 17 vaccination and resource fair.

we thought it would be a great idea to work with CalOptima to offer vaccines to all of their members. Our staff also partnered with other community-based organizations including Asian American Senior Center and Hope Community Services to provide non-clinical staffing support, such as check in, registration and enrolling in Othena.” In addition to Dr. Chau administering vaccines, HCA staff also provided clinical, IT and logistics support. “I’m really proud of the multi-agency collaboration for this event, which is truly a great example of County and community partnerships that resulted in the highest numbers of people being vaccinated in any of our mobile point of dispensing (POD) sites,” Dr. Chau said. “It was also great to see families receiving resources, health screenings and information about so many programs aside from vaccinations. I appreciate our partnerships over the last several months with the health systems, hospitals, private pharmacies and CBOs to care for our most vulnerable residents, especially those who live in poverty and are at higher risk for COVID-19, to make sure that they got their vaccine.” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do, First District, Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Supervisor, and Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District, attended the first event on May 15, where they, along with County Executive Officer Frank Kim, CalOptima Chief Executive Officer Richard Sanchez and Dr. Chau, also took a tour of SSA’s two new mini Mobile Response Vehicles, which had their first outing at the CalOptima event. “We are excited CalOptima invited us to attend as a community partner to support their regional vaccination and resource events,” said SSA Director Debra Baetz. “We are proud of our partnership

with CalOptima and our joint efforts to connect our community with the public assistance benefits they need, especially during this challenging time.” At the May 22 event, state Sen. Tom Umberg presented CalOptima, SSA, HCA and other resource partners with certificates of recognition for their efforts. As parents received their vaccines and visited the resource fair, SSA’s Children and Family Services staffed a kid’s activity tent. Overall, SSA had volunteers at each of the events so far on May 15, May 22, June 5 and June 12. Two more events are scheduled for June 19 and July 10. “It’s been amazing to be able to get back to assisting with Outreach events again,” said Eligibility Technician Perlita Flores. “At these CalOptima Vaccine Outreach and Resource Events, we have been able to assist our community by letting them know what other programs they may be eligible for, taking and processing applications, and providing them with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards and temporary benefits identification cards (BIC), as needed. We are doing our part to help removing barriers, meeting people where they are and providing immediate access to food and healthcare.”

Clementine is one of the community-based organizations at the CalOptima vaccination and resource fair events. M a y / J u n e 2 021

You are invited to the COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

NORTH

Topping Out Event

SIGN THE FINAL BEAM!

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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W Civic Center Dr. & N Ross St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Access event site from the County Administration South walkway at N. Ross St

PAR T ING SHOT

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION NORTH Concept Rendering

This concept rendering shows the new Civic Center entrance from the pedestrian walkway across N Ross Street. SUBMIT PHOTOS TO TRAVIS.LARIVIERE@OCGOV.COM M a y / J u n e 2 021

OC H I S TORY BLACK STAR CANYON

by Chris Jepsen

PHOTO COURTESY OF OC ARCHIVES

Black Star Canyon, looking north toward Hidden Ranch, circa 1980s PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hidden Ranch headquarters, 1966 (Photo courtesy Santa Ana Public Library)

Between grassy hills and rocky cliffs, in an obscure corner of the sycamore and oak-dotted Santa Ana Mountains lies a place variously called Escondido (Hidden), El Cañon de los Indios (Indian Canyon) and Black Star Canyon. For an area so off-thebeaten-path it’s home to a great deal of local history and lore. Its story begins with an ancient native village site (California Historical Landmark #217) far back into the canyon and up on a hill, just over six miles from the junction of Silverado Canyon and Santiago Canyon Roads. The Tongva or Acjachemen people began living there at least a thousand years ago returning to make camp each Fall during the acorn harvest. The area’s abundant acorns explain the scores of bedrock mortars – low tech food processors often used to make acorn meal – throughout the site. A spring at the foot of the hill and the fact that bears did not favor this canyon also made this a prime spot to set up camp. In places, campfire sites with dark, greasy soil, can still be identified. By the early 1860s, wild cattle roamed the canyon which local vaqueros shot in order to preserve the grass for more valuable 22

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horse herds. Up through the 1880s, Black Star Canyon changed ownership multiple times, with one owner, Juan Cañedo, naming his ranch near the village site Rancho Escondido, or “Hidden Ranch.” Historian Don Meadows wrote that “over the years [Hidden Ranch] has been a cattle ranch, a sheep range, a chicken farm, a Shetland Pony paddock, an apiary and a mountain home.” A key piece of Orange County lore supposedly took place in Black Star Canyon in 1831, when it’s said a group of trappers led by pioneer William Wolfskill tracked a group of Paiute horse thieves to the Hidden Ranch area. The thieves were caught in the middle of eating some of the horses they’d stolen. Wolfskill and his group ambushed and killed most of thieves, returned the horses to their owners, and thereby ingratiated themselves to the local Spanish and Mexican population. It was apparently at this point that the canyon took on a new name: Cañon de los Indios (Canyon of the Indians.) But the truth of this tale is debated. J.E. Pleasants heard it from Wolfskill and then passed it on (at the age of 91) to historian and Santa Ana Register editor Terry Stephenson almost a century after the event took place. Although all three men were excellent sources, there are no other contemporary accounts, artifacts, or other evidence to further support the tale. There’s nothing to say the story is untrue, but it must – for now --- still be considered a folktale. In the early 1870s, Pleasants’ brother-in-law Francisco de Paula Pablo Carpenter built an adobe and stone home on his 160-acre homestead in the canyon. The Carpenters continued to live there until at least 1893. From 1904 until at least 1936, the adobe was owned by and resided in by Robert L. “Bob” Shaw, the well-known local fire warden. As recently as 2005, ruins of the adobe could be seen near the junction of Black Star Canyon and Spring Canyon, but have since been bulldozed. Interest in mining coal in the canyon began as early as the mid-1850s but didn’t get off to a decent start until 1877, when Dr. August Witte of Anaheim bought 168 acres from James Irvine

and started the Black Star Mining Co. Witte had come to the canyon the year before to raise bees, but noticed the naturally occurring coal his neighbors, the Carpenters, were using to heat their home. Historian Jim Sleeper writes that Witte’s Black Star Coal Mine, “...was located three-quarters of a mile north of the east side of what is now Santiago Reservoir (Irvine Lake). Shortly, two veins were uncovered 'showing faces of 32 and 54 inches, respectively.' It was bituminous coal, hard and brittle. A number of clapboard structures arose on the spot, the superintendent’s residence, a boarding house for the men, tramways, coal bunkers, etc.” A handful of additional settlers moved into the area to ride the hoped-for boom. But the coal didn’t prove to be as plentiful or as pure as originally hoped. The mine went through a series of owners, with the last talk of reopening the mine occurring in 1908. Other coal mines also started in the area, but Black Star was the granddaddy, and gave the canyon its current name. Today, the land on which the mine sits is privately owned and inaccessible to the public. In 1899, Hidden Ranch became the focus of one of Southern California’s biggest news stories. Ranch owner Henry Hungerford and his brother, Thomas, got into an argument with James M. Gregg over $10 worth of pasture rental fees. The argument led to a shoot-out in which Gregg was fatally wounded. The Hungerford brothers gave themselves up to the Sheriff and went before Orange County Superior Court Judge J. W. Ballard in what proved to be a highly publicized trial. After a mistrial and with too little additional evidence to hold a meaningful second trial, the case against the brothers was dismissed. Widely seen by the public as a miscarriage of justice, both Ballard and District Attorney R. Y. Williams were thrown out of office in the next election. But the sensational murder case thrust the previously obscure Black Star Canyon and Hidden PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Carpenter Adobe, 1936 (Photo courtesy Santa Ana Public Library)

PHOTO COURTESY FIRST AMERICAN CORP.

O.C. Historical Commissioners Elizabeth Berkey and Don Dobmeier at Black Star village site, 1976

Ranch into the public imagination of Orange Countians. Another landmark in the canyon -- high on a mountain, near the confluence of Black Star Canyon Road and Main Divide Truck Trail – is Beek’s Place: the ruins of a stone and plywood hunting lodge built in the 1930s by Newport Beach Harbormaster and secretary of the California State Senate Joseph A. Beek. (The Beeks still own and operate the Balboa Ferry.) Beek’s Place remains a landmark to hikers and mountain bikers. And finally, Black Star Falls – a once-pristine waterfall now often suffering the effects of its own popularity – is probably the most visited site in the canyon today. Today, Black Star Canyon is owned partially by private interests, partially by the U.S. Forest Service (as part of the Cleveland National Forest,) and partially by the County of Orange (managed by OC Parks and OC Public Works). The Hidden Ranch and ancient village site are owned by the Wildlands Conservancy as the “Mariposa Reserve.” The public can still visit some of this historic canyon, but only on foot, by mountain bike, or on horseback. Even so, the canyon has become increasingly popular in recent years and sees roughly 100,000 recreational visitors annually.

Chris Jepsen is the Assistant Archivist at the Orange County Archives, a function under the office of Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen. Reach him at Chris.Jepsen@rec.ocgov.com or 714-834-4771 if you have questions about the Archives. M a y / J u n e 2 021

2021 MOVIE NIGHTS CALENDAR THE NEVERENDING STORY

PG (1984) June 18 | Craig Park | 3300 State College Blvd. | Fullerton

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

PG (2010) June 25 | Carbon Canyon Park | 4442 Carbon Canyon Road | Brea

INDEPENDENCE DAY

PG (1996) July 2 | Carbon Canyon Park | 4442 Carbon Canyon Road | Brea

DOLITTLE

PG (2020) July 9 | Yorba Park | 7600 E. La Palma | Anaheim

THE SANDLOT PG (1993)

July 16 | Yorba Park | 7600 E. La Palma | Anaheim

TOY STORY 4 G (2019)

July 23 | Mason Park | 18712 University Drive | Irvine

WILLOW

PG (1988) July 30 | Mason Park | 18712 University Drive | Irvine

THE LION KING PG (2019)

August 6 | Irvine Park | 1 Irvine Rd. | Orange

THE MIGHTY DUCKS

PG (1992) August 13 | Irvine Park | 1 Irvine Rd. | Orange

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER PG-13 (2019) August 20 | Laguna Niguel | 28241 La Paz Rd. | Laguna Niguel

HOOK

PG (1991) August 27 | Laguna Niguel | 28241 La Paz Rd. | Laguna Niguel

DOLPHIN TALE

PG (2011) September 3 | Salt Creek Beach | 33333 S. PCH | Dana Point

THE LITTLE MERMAID

PG (1989) September 10 | Salt Creek Beach | 33333 S. PCH | Dana Point

FRIDAYS | OPEN AT 6 P.M. | MOVIE AT SUNSET ARRIVE EARLY | ALL AGES | FREE ADMISSION & PARKING Learn more at ocparks.com or facebook.com/orangecountyparks For more information, scan QR code Para más información, escanee el código QR 더 많은 정보가 필요하다면, QR 코드를 스캔하세요 Muốn có thêm thông tin, xin quét mã số QR

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2021 LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK and Dream Brother June 24 | Craig Park | 3300 State College Blvd. | Fullerton

UPTOWN FUNK

and Greasy Spoons July 1 | Craig Park | 3300 State College Blvd. | Fullerton

SURF’S UP

and Justin Ratowsky July 8 | Mason Park | 18712 University Dr. | Irvine

THE FENIANS and Peter Verdell

July 15 | Mason Park | 18712 University Dr. | Irvine

QUEEN NATION and Michael Jade

July 22 | Irvine Park | 1 Irvine Park Rd. | Orange

TIJUANA DOGS

and Peter Verdell July 29 | Irvine Park | 1 Irvine Park Rd. | Orange

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

and Orion Walsh August 5 | Mile Square Park | 16801 Euclid St. | Fountain Valley

SWEET AND TENDER HOOLIGANS

August 12 | Mile Square Park| 16801 Euclid St. | Fountain Valley

FAMILY STYLE

and The Cholulas August 19 | Salt Creek Beach | 33333 S. PCH | Dana Point

DONAVON FRANKENREITER

and Justin Ratowsky August 26 | Salt Creek Beach | 33333 S. PCH | Dana Point

THURSDAYS 5 8 P.M. ALL AGES | FREE ADMISSION & PARKING Learn more at ocparks.com or facebook.com/orangecountyparks For more information, scan QR code Para más información, escanee el código QR 더 많은 정보가 필요하다면, QR 코드를 스캔하세요 Muốn có thêm thông tin, xin quét mã số QR

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CYBERSECURITY CORNER Preventing Attack, Email Spoofing and Robocalls Imagine that it is an ordinary day and you have been working on your typical duties, when suddenly, you receive an urgent email from your supervisor asking you to send them a classified document. In compliance, you send over the document quickly and efficiently. The sender of the email, unbeknownst to you, however, is not actually your supervisor at all, but instead an imposter whose goal is to steal private information from your organization. With the document in hand the cybercriminal has what they need, and you have, unfortunately, been the victim of email spoofing. So where did you go wrong and how can you prevent this from occurring in the future? WHAT IS SPOOFING: According to the FBI’s official website, “Spoofing is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website URL, often by changing just one letter, symbol or number, to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source.” HOW DO I RECOGNIZE A SPOOFED EMAIL? One of the easiest ways to identify a spoofed email address is to closely inspect the “From” line before replying. Cybercriminals often create email addresses that look very similar to your organization’s email addresses; however, if you look closely, you will notice that one or two letters may be off or misplaced. For instance, the email may present itself like the below example:

From: John.Doe@my0rganizaton.com At first glance, this may appear to be a legitimate email address, but if you look closely, you will notice that the “o” in “organization” has been replaced with a zero. A single character change from the letter “o” to the number “0” is all that it takes to trick an email recipient into trusting the sender. Cybercriminals often use similar tricks to gain your trust and convince you that you are speaking with someone within your organization, so pay close attention. Aside from the email address, there are other ways to recognize a spoofed email. Other common red flags are: • • • • • •

Urgency – The email pressures you to act quickly or else something bad will happen. Opportunity – The email contains an offer that is simply too good to be true. Links – The email contains unexpected links which are usually malware in disguise. Unexpectancy – The email arrives to you out of the blue. Time – The email is sent at an unusual hour, like 2am. Requests – The email asks you to do a favor for someone because they are away and will be unable to respond.

If you receive a suspicious request always verbally verify with the perceived source that these emails are legitimate before you act. WHAT DO I DO IF I RECEIVE A SPOOFED EMAIL? If you believe that you have received a spoofed email through your Microsoft Outlook account, you may report the email to the OCIT Enterprise Privacy and Cybersecurity Team by clicking on the “Phish Alert Report” button on your Outlook Task Bar. Reporting a suspicious email will alert the appropriate personnel and can even help prevent others from being affected by the same spoofing attempt. If you suspect it, report it. ROBOCALLING: Another common method criminals use to gain your trust is called “robocalling”. A robocall is a call that is automatically dialed out by a computerized auto-dialer. When the call is answered by an unsuspecting receiver, a prerecorded message begins to play. On occasion, robocalls will use sophisticated voice recognition technology to determine what the human speaker is saying and respond back accordingly. These calls are often simply a nuisance, as telemarkers, politicians and disaster alert systems use them, but sometimes these calls can be used to scam unsuspecting victims.

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CYBERSECURITY CORNER WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT ROBOCALLS: Robocalls are malicious when they are used as a means of committing fraudulent activity. An example is the popular IRS robocall scam that has plagued just about every phone that can ring in the U.S. In this example, the “IRS” targets seemingly random phone numbers and when the phone call is answered, a message plays claiming to be the IRS asking the victim for money that is owed to them in order to prevent legal action from taking place. Many people fall victim to this type of scam and pay large sums of money before realizing that they had been fooled. HOW DO I SPOT ROBOCALLS? Robocalls can be recognized by the prerecorded nature of the calls. Sometimes, the person on the other end of the phone will sound robotic, but they are also capable of sounding like a real person. Often you will notice a small gap in time from when you answer to when they start their reply. If anyone calls asking you for money, it’s a good idea to be very leery. There are some apps available for installation on smartphones that will notify a user if it suspects a scam call is coming through. These apps allow the user to be proactive and block robocall number. You can find a number of these apps in your mobile app store. While these apps help to block a good amount of scam artists, there are others who can gain your trust through spoofing their robocall. ROBOCALLS AND SPOOFING: Like email spoofing, phone numbers can be spoofed as well to appear more legitimate. Spoofed robocalls use local telephone numbers, often within the same area code as the receiver, to gain the trust of unsuspecting targets and fool scam apps. Sometimes, these calls will even match the first several digits of the receiving number to appear more legitimate. So what can you do about these calls? Spoofing is a crime, and unwanted calls can be reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Consumer Complaints section on their website. The FCC takes spoofed calls so seriously that they proposed a record $225 million fine against a Texas based telemarketing company for spoofing over 1 billion of their robocalls. Thanks to those who reported the activity, the FCC was able to investigate and take action. The best way to overcome scam artists is to be aware of the tactics that they commonly use. Learning to recognize a scam ahead of time will save both you and your organization from a lot of pain, suffering, lost information and lost income. Remember, you are the first line of defense in a cyber-attack, so your organization is relying on you to be vigilant and informed. Employees are the first line of cybersecurity defense within the County, and we thank you for your continued vigilance. If you have any questions, please contact: Enterprise Privacy & Cybersecurity team - securityadmin@ocit.ocgov.com

Enterprise Privacy & Cybersecurity Portal - https://ocgov.sharepoint.com/Collab/SvcAreas/cyber

Report Phishing E-mail - phishing@ocit.ocgov.com or Phishing Alert Button on your Outlook toolbar

Report Spam E-mail - spam@ocit.ocgov.com

Central IT Service Desk at 844-834-2449

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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT Parking Lot Safety The workplace hosts a few small battlefields, from the breakroom fridge to the all-important parking lot. Since the parking lot marks the start of your workday, a pleasant parking experience helps make the grind a better place for everyone. A little proper etiquette in the parking lot goes a long way to encourage a sense of teamwork – not to mention safety – at work. Keep yourself, other drivers, and pedestrians safe when you’re in a parking facility by following these tips for parking lot safety.

GENERAL KEY PARKING TIPS • Park straight in a parking space. • Don’t straddle a line and take up two spaces. • Only park in designated areas. • Avoid cutting across lots. • Drive slowly and use directional signals. • Anticipate the actions of other drivers. • Obey stop signs, no-parking signs and oneway signs. • When backing out, be mindful of vehicles and pedestrians. • Watch for pedestrian crosswalks. • Report any suspicious activity.

BASEMENT EV TIPS & ETIQUETTE • EV charging stations, are first come, first serve. • Only charge if you need to – Leave the space free for another EV driver who might need to charge. • When your charge is complete, move your EV to give another EV driver the opportunity to charge. • Leave your EV outlet cover open as a signal that it needs to be charged. • Done charging? Plug-in an EV with its outlet cover open. • Do not unplug an EV if it is still charging. • Neatly wind the cord on its holder, and tuck it in so people will not trip or drive over it. 28

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CAREER PAGES AVAILABLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COUNTY OF ORANGE

OPEN NOW Shop Planner – Structural – 06/29/21

Metalsmith - ASAP

Employment and Eligibility Specialist - ASAP

Correctional Farm Supervisor - ASAP

Forensic Specialist - ASAP

Electrician - ASAP

Airport Access/Noise Specialist I - ASAP

Medical Health Services Administrative Intern (Unpaid Internship) ASAP

Airport Access/Noise Specialist II - ASAP

Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures (Administrative Manager II) - ASAP

Maintenance Manager – 06/24/21 ADA Specialist/Office Assistant-Extra Help 06/22/2021

Hazardous Materials Specialist II - ASAP

IT Systems Technician I/II - ASAP

Hazardous Materials Specialist I - ASAP

Airport Maintenance Worker – 06/18/2021 Animal Control Public Education Officer - ASAP

Communications Technician I Technical Systems Unit – (Radio Communications) - ASAP

Recruitment Assistant/Recruitment Specialist -Office Assistant (Extra Help) ASAP

Supervising Public Health Nutritionist - ASAP

Civil Engineer – ASAP

Occupational Therapist II - ASAP

Deputy Sheriff Trainee - ASAP

Physical Therapist II - ASAP

Supervising Veterans Claims Representative – 06/25/21

Physical Therapist I - ASAP

Deputy Division Director Social Services Agency (Administrative Manager III) - ASAP

Occupational Therapist I - ASAP

Comprehensive Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (JHS) – ASAP Behavioral Health Research Analyst – ASAP

Comprehensive Care Nurse I – Correctional Heath Services – ASAP Legal Intern – District Attorney’s Office (Unpaid Intern) - ASAP

PROMOTIONAL Payroll and Jail Cashiering Manager – ASAP

Office Specialist - ASAP

Physical Therapist III – ASAP

Sr. Sheriff’s Records Technician - ASAP

Clerk Recorder Office Specialist – ASAP

Agricultural/Standards Inspectors - ASAP

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SERVICE AWARDS - May 2021 Recognizing our long-serving employees and their years of dedication to the County of Orange

35 YEARS

25 YEARS

20 YEARS

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

ASSESSOR

GRIECO, JEANNETTE M

OC PUBLIC WORKS

HEINRICHS, SCOTT M PHAM, TOAN D

30 YEARS AUDITOR-CONTROLLER NGUYEN, VAN-ANH T

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES MC CRACKEN, ELLEN L

PROBATION

MULLIGAN, MICHAEL C

SHERIFF-CORONER

BOSTON, GREGORY M OLSCHEWSKE, TAMMY L ROSAS, VALENTE

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY CONDE, ALMA DRAFT, ROSE P GOMEZ, SANDRA LEON, SANDRA MELENDEZ, REATH M MENDOZA, MICHELLE R SANTOS, ANGELA

BENBROOK, JAYSON R NAVARRO, MARTHA O

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT ANDERSON, BETH A

PROBATION

ROSE, SANFORD B

SHERIFF-CORONER

CASTELLANO, ROCKY G COGERT, KELLI M GARDNER, BRETT L GULUZIAN, STEVEN H HAIGHT, KIM C KENNEALLY, BRADFORD J PETERS, MICHAEL H RODRIGUEZ, MICHELLE L THOMAS, MILTON E

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY PETRIE, SUNDAY L

ELDRIDGE, ROSE

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

BING, YAN H DIAZ, SYLVIA J ENRIQUEZ, CONSUELO T GONZALES, MONICA S KARUNARATNA, KAREN D MARTINEZ, MARIA G SULZBERGER, SUZANNE M

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE GAMBOA, CLYDE E O'GRADY, RAYMOND M

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

ANDERSON, TERESA GONZALES, PAUL D

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

AUSTIN, JASON W BATRES, MARCO S BERG, SUSAN R BOX, DEBBIE M LOPEZ, SARAH MIN, MICHELLE H PEREZ, EVANGELINA S PEREZ, LIDA M REDDING, RITA M RIOS COREAS, IRIS I TRAN, TRISHA T

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES CEPEDA, AMADOR F LOPEZ, ANA R

OC WASTE & RECYCLING RIOS, NEO SMITH, LISA W TIEU, HAO T

If you would like to have your name not printed in the Service Awards section, email ceocom@ocgov.com. If you believe there has been an error or omission in reporting your years of service, please email HRDataPortal@ocgov.com.

To view the May list in its entirety, which also includes recipients of 5-, 10-, 15-year Service Awards, please click here. 30

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PROBATION

BARRY, SHAWN T ESTRADA, DANIEL C LOPEZ, RICHARD A RIVERA, JOSE A VILLARREAL, ROSA A

PUBLIC DEFENDER

LE, NANCY H WINSTON, SHANNON W

SHERIFF-CORONER

CHETTI, JOHN D DANG, DANNY H GONZALES, JASON C POYTHRESS, DESTONN C VIDAL, ESTHER ZINN, LISA M

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ALVARADO, ELIZABETH M BOYKINS, CAROLINE J BROWN, ROSEMARY K CABALLERO, IRMA Z CASTELLANOS, MARIA G FINDLEY, RAE L HARDY, STEPHANIE R MACHEN, EVAN R MARTINEZ, ELIZABETH A MENDOZA, ESMERALDA I ORTEGA, JUNE P PHUNG, KIM D POLA, SUSANA RENFROW, GABRIELA A RODRIGUEZ, TINA M SMITH, JACQUELINE TRAN, HUY N ZARAGOZA, CARMEN A

SERVICE AWARDS - June 2021 35 YEARS

25 YEARS

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

AVILA, JESUS

OC WASTE & RECYCLING WILLIAMS, JOHN B

30 YEARS AUDITOR-CONTROLLER WHITE, GREGORY S

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES RUVALCABA, DAVID

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE BANZET, DIANA M

DISTRICT ATTORNEY SMITH, NATALIE

HEALTH CARE AGENCY MARTIN, SANDRA

PROBATION

CABALLERO, LUCIA M GAXIOLA, VERONICA I

SHERIFF-CORONER WOO, JUDY

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ANGEL, DOINA APARICIO, MARIA M CAMPOS, MYRTLE GARCIA, MARTIN GUZMAN, DEBBIE KIA, FARIBA LA RUSSO, DIANA M MARICH, ODILIA MORFIN, RENE NGUYEN, BINH V PAREDES, ERIKA P

TAKANISHI, ERIC T

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES GARZA, DIANA

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

GONZALES, MERCEDES

HEALTH CARE AGENCY VEGA, SILVIA A

PROBATION

GACHETT, DERRICK RIDDLE, DAMON L

PUBLIC DEFENDER

BRIGGS, MARGARET E

SHERIFF-CORONER

DONOVAN, JAMES C HERRERA, MAURICIO JENNINGS, LISA L

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY QUINTERO, HUMBERTO J

20 YEARS ASSESSOR

PROWSE, KRISTOPHER

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES GRIFFITH, KIMBERLEE A OCHOA, JASMINE L RIVERA, CLAUDIA C

COUNTY COUNSEL SIMS, NICOLE A

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE GUZMAN, YARIDA N JUAREZ, HILDA A

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DONLYUK, ANHVU L LOPEZ, MARGARITA NGUYEN, CATHERINE T

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

ARGAME, JOCELYN V BROADWATER, JENNIFER ECKSTEIN, DAVID S GUERRERO, ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ, BEATRIZ HEYDE, CRAIG E LAWSON, KAREN LECHUGA, MARTHA O LY, TRISHA ORTIZ, VERONICA PERRY, ERENIA R SIDDIQUI, ASRA TRAN, DONNA H

SHERIFF-CORONER

FRANZ, ROBERT W GONZALEZ, ANTHONY LINDSTROM, APRIL L MOUTRA, JENNIFER NGUYEN, MAILINH T SILVA, CALVIN S VUONG, CINDY C

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ARYA, RAMAN BURNELL, BETH M COBB, DONNA M HILTS, CRISTINA O MCRAE, DAVID K MOREAU, PAULETTE L PADILLA, AIDE PASILLAS, AVELARDO A TRUONG, KAREN

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES BANUA, ROMEO J LIN, DIANA L SALGADO, CYNTHIA L SIO, MARIA J

OC PUBLIC WORKS

GALLEGOS, JOSEPH PHAM, TAM H RODRIGUEZ, OLIVALDO

PROBATION

CAZARES, DELIA P HARRISON, JENNIFER KANDO, RAMSIN LAGOS, DAVID S STEWARD-PUGA, CHRISTINA L VALENZUELA, ALBERT M WAKAMIYA, DEREK K

PUBLIC DEFENDER

CORTEZ, VERONICA M ROMERO, JORGE

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C O U N T Y

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O R A N G E

MISSION STATEMENT MAKING ORANGE COUNTY A

safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to

LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY,

TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME,

by providing outstanding, cost-effective

regional public services.

County Connection - MAY/JUNE 2021

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